Overview
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
Crew
DirectorGeorge LaVoo
WriterJon Katz, George LaVoo
Cast
Jeff Bridges
Jon Katz
Lauren Ambrose
Emma
Lois Smith
Lois Blair
Domhnall Gleeson
Anthony Armstrong
Welker White
Brenda King
Elizabeth Marvel
Margo
Pamela Stewart
Patti
Deirdre O'Connell
Donna Brady
Karen Allen
Paula (voice)
Leo Trombetta
Richard (voice)
Patricia Lentz
Holly (voice)
Jan Leslie Harding
Nancy Longhetti
Teresa Yenque
Airport Bystander
Glenn Kessler
Airport Police
Joe Wachowski
Airport Police
Manish Baliga
Airport Manager
Kevin Rogers
Station Wagon Driver
Michael Sackler-Berner
Station Wagon Passenger
Ptolemy Slocum
Larry - Suburban Man #2
Don Hewitt Sr.
Bus Driver
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026